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'Love Island USA' Season 5: Who is Carmen Kocourek? Bombshell's arrival ruined as Bergie turns heads with his re-entry

'Love Island USA' Season 5 contestant Carmen Kocourek turned up the heat as she walked into the villa wearing an orange swimsuit

PACIFIC HARBOUR, FIJI: 'Love Island USA' Season 5 revealed the names of the two bombshells who were set to appear on the show -- Hannah Wright and Carmen Kocourek. Peacock uploaded the photo of the single in a steamy bikini as it teased the viewers by saying, "Our first Bombshells! Get ready to meet Hannah and Carmen tonight" ahead of Episode 2. This definitely sparked fans' interest in knowing who these new contestants are.

The one who turned most of the heads around was Carmen. Flaunting her figure in a yellow bikini, the blonde beauty wore a chain around her waist. Carmen turned up the heat as she walked into the villa wearing an orange swimsuit. As soon as the bombshells walked in, viewers stated on social media that the new islanders were giving them a "sneaky" vibe. As we wait for the story to unfold, let's take a look at who Carmen is.

Who is Carmen Kocourek?

Carmen Kocourek is a 22-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is a daughter of a professional race car driver. When one scrolls down on her social media profile, some of the photos appear to be from a racing track. She considers the racetrack to be her second home.

According to Carmen's LinkedIn profile, she is working part-time as Community Assistant at oLiv Tempe. Before, this she worked as a hostess and lead cashier. Carmen's Instagram bio says that she is also a bartender at El Hefe. Carmen loves to party whenever she is free and always says "yes" to hop on to the beaches.

Who is Carmen Kocourek ideal match?

Carmen is a lover of science fiction and has great knowledge of the Marvel comics. Her ideal man is now who is a gym freak and loves to take care of his body. Carmen wants a man who loves the outdoors. Her celebrity crush is Chad Michael Murray. She wants someone in her life like him.

Was Carmen's entry bombshell twist wasted on Bergie?

'Love Island USA' Season 5 contestants got a text on their phone that read, "Islanders, get ready for a very special delivery #WakeUpShakeUp #ComingInHot." And, then entered the two girls aka the bombshells in the villa, making the boys all excited. However, the excitement of the bombshell twist turned into shock when Bergie made his entrance along with the girls. Bergie's re-entry took away the contestants' focus from Carmen and Hannah. Keenan exclaimed, "My boy Bergie is back!" 

Fans speculate that Carmen might end up with Bergie. The new bombshells got the chance to pick up a boy for their first date. A fan wrote, "Carmen was made for Bergie." Another speculated, "Carmen is going to use Bergie. Bergie belongs in Love is Blind not Love Island."

'Love Island USA' Season 5 debuted on Peacock on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, with new episodes streaming daily at 9 pm ET during the premiere week. Following that, catch new episodes every Thursday through Tuesday on Peacock.